Senior Counsel – Employment Litigation Leader (Hybrid)

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 230 000 - 275 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global law firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles and Irvine. The role offers significant responsibility for case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active California Bar, extensive employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities, and the ability to manage litigation through all phases while mentoring junior associates.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active California Bar admission, in good standing
• Significant background in labor and employment litigation representing employers
• Public entity representation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Substantial proficiency handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including FEHA and federal statutes
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal capabilities
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior associates

Responsabilités

• Manage a sophisticated caseload of approximately 10–20 employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Investigate claims, evaluate potential exposure, and develop comprehensive case-handling strategies
• Analyze complaints filed in California state and federal courts and prepare appropriate responses
• Draft and respond to written discovery and oversee document review and production
• Conduct substantive legal research and analysis
• Take and defend expert and fact witness depositions
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive court filings
• Attend court hearings and argue motions
• Prepare pretrial and trial submissions
• Develop cases for mediation and trial and actively participate in both
• Maintain direct and effective communication with clients regarding case strategy, developments, and resolution
• Co-chair matters proceeding to trial, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses, trial motion practice, and jury selection
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys

Connaissances

Labor & Employment litigation

Case management

Deposition

Motion practice

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Mentoring junior attorneys

Managing multiple matters

California employment law (FEHA)

Formation

JD from accredited law school

Description du poste

Global law firm in California seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Labor & Employment practice in Los Angeles and Irvine. The role offers significant responsibility for case strategy, direct client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and trial work.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active California Bar, extensive employment litigation experience representing employers, including public entities, and the ability to manage litigation through all phases while mentoring junior associates.